Blog
Our blogs are on topics that make us think about how an accessible world might be different, or how an inaccessible world impacts on our lives. Have a read and let us know your thoughts.
Our Latest Blog Posts
Dr Chandra Harrison Reappointed as New Zealand Country Advisor for IAAP
I am thrilled to share that I’ve been reappointed as the Country Advisor Network (CAN) representative for New Zealand with the Global I…
Chandra talks to My Business Stars Podcast
Hosted by Otago Access Radio, My Business Stars is a podcast series featuring conversations with disabled business owners telling their …
Improving outcomes for people with TBI
At the recent Traumatic Brain Injury Conference in New Zealand, Chandra explored the necessity for better digital outcomes by removing b…
Breaking the age-old stereotype of old age
While waiting in the lounge for my flight home this week I met a totally fabulous couple who wanted to chat, let’s call them Norm and Su…
Happy Rare Disease Day - From Lael - one of our amazing Access Panel
Many of you who know me are aware that I've always had problems with my knee coming out and having to put it back in, accompanied by pai…
Braille in 2025: A Digital Perspective
Braille has helped people who are blind and low-vision access information and communicate for 200 years. Invented by Louis Braille in 18…
Celebrating 5 Years of Access Advisors
On the 5th of November, Access Advisors marked five years of driving change in digital accessibility. This milestone is a time to reflec…
Chandra's ADHD Journey
Embracing the Chaos: Chandra Harrison’s Journey with ADHDOctober is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the strengths of neurodi…
Risks of Artificial Intelligence
AI brings incredible potential, but it also comes with risks such as biased data, accuracy, and security.
Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
AI is a transformative technology with significant implications across various industries and sectors. Its relevance touches upon almost…
Together we are Stronger
In a world where digital accessibility is often sidelined as low priority, redundancy is rife, and change is the only constant, our shar…
(Digital) Fidget Toys
Fidget toys are now definitely more than just a passing trend. They are an invaluable tool for helping neurodivergent people manage thei…
Designing Inclusive Artificial Intelligence Systems
AI has the power to transform lives, but only if it's designed with everyone in mind.
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Accessibility
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we connect with the world, from voice-activated assistants to AI-driven customer service. But i…
Digital Accessibility at the Olympics 2024
As the 2024 Paris Olympics draws to a close, it's a great time to reflect on the changes made in digital accessibility over the years. T…
Design for people with chronic pain
Hey Access Advisors whānau! I’m Kirsten, your Social Media Coordinator.I’m thrilled to share that this is the longest I’ve been able …
Podcast Accessibility
I'm not sure about you, but I love listening to a good podcast. On the plane, in transit or just while doing tasks that don’t require fu…
WCAG isn’t just for websites
We’ve always said that WCAG guidelines aren’t just for websites. With a bit of help from the experts, they can also be applied to softwa…
Understanding Disability Pride
Happy Disability Pride Month.At Access Advisors Disability Pride is about celebrating and being proud of the incredible diversity and …
Improving digital access for people with mental health issues
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to discuss how digital tools are changing mental health support. Dealing wit…
Temporary and Situational Access Needs of a New Mum
When explaining the breadth of digital access needs we most certainly focus on, and take the time to discuss, the permanent needs of peo…
Kev's Top Tip for April
It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and with that in mind, this top tip is about target size.In this context, a target is the object tha…
Digital Accessibility in NZ and US
Last year at the m-Enabling conference in the US, I came away thinking that digital accessibility in the US was so much further ahead fr…
Digitally Accessible Tourism
As services move more and more to digital, it is vital to consider digital accessibility from the start in any industry, including the t…
Digital access for Chinese New Zealanders
For many Chinese immigrants, Mandarin or Cantonese are their first and often only languages. And while we've come a long way in bridging…
10 Digital Accessibility Tips for schools
As children across the motu head back for another school year, here are ten top tips to help schools improve their digital inclusion for…
Business Case for Digital Accessibility Workshop
The recent Business Case for Digital Accessibility workshop attracted some amazing speakers, had a fabulous audience and resulted in som…
ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month and it’s a topic close to my heart as I received a diagnosis earlier this year. Yes, in hindsight I shou…
Return of Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Face-to-Face Interactions
In a world increasingly dominated by virtual communication, the return of "Kanohi ki te Kanohi" – or "face to face" interactions – is a …
Accessibility Overlays: Making it better or hiding the underlying issues
To me the simplest definition of web accessibility is that EVERYONE should have the same opportunity to access information and services …Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology plays a huge part in supporting disabled people’s presence, participation, and achievement in many different ways. …Collaboration is the key
All of these accessibility service providers have similar values, provide complementary services and are also aiming to help create a mo…
Five Top Things to Consider for Your Accessibility Statement
An accessibility statement is one of the most important pages on your website. It outlines how your company or agency is committed to ma…
Ten tips for better accessibility
To help make your website accessible for as many people as possible, it is important to design, code and test the website properly. The …
Alternative Text – What Is It, How Can It Be Done Better and…
There is a saying made famous by Henrik Ibsen…that “a picture is worth a thousand words” and it is widely accepted as meaning that compl…
Helen Keller’s visit to NZ: A childhood memory
Helen Keller, was born 27 June 1880 and died 1st June 1968. She was the author of twelve books, a disability rights advocate, political …
Spoon theory: Employing diverse workers
During a chat with a dear and valued client the other day I realised that I am extremely fortunate to work in this industry and work wit…
Are you Disabled?
Lately I’ve been wondering about whether I am disabled and wondering how anyone knows if anyone else is disabled.
Making te reo Māori accessible
One of the most amazing things about Aotearoa is the variety and richness of culture we have here. You can see our biculturalism becomin…
Clearing Our Way Guide
The purpose of this resource is to encourage people involved in design to think before they proceed with plans because it is far more co…
Accessibility in Aotearoa
While anecdotally we know that web accessibility in New Zealand can be poor, there has been no local data to quantify how big the proble…
The Problem with Hands
Considering the ‘problem’ with hands seems like a great way to explore the difference between permanent, temporary and situational acces…